Whats in your smoothie?

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  • nrussell34
    nrussell34 Posts: 4
    Protein powder, eggs, egg whites, spinach
  • jqh23
    jqh23 Posts: 311 Member
    I have a lot of fruit allergies, so my smoothies tend to be boring. I use the Body by Vi protein powder.

    - Spinach,frozen blueberries, 1/2 banana, powder & unsweetened almond milk
    - unsweetened almond milk + 1 tsp of flavored pudding
  • jqh23
    jqh23 Posts: 311 Member
    I make the following smoothie each evening and refrigerate overnight in a 32-ounce Nalgene (which I then use to drink water throughout the day):
    1 heaping scoop vanilla protein powder
    4-6 strawberries
    1-2 clementines or equivalent citrus
    8 ounces organic soy milk
    8 ounces water

    As others have stated, depending on your preferences, eating habits throughout the rest of the day, and your nutritional needs, you can add flax seed, bananas, frozen berries, etc.

    I'd welcome feedback about my recipe since it's still pretty high in carbs.

    Limit to 1 fruit, or cut the amount of fruit to 1 cup
    Replace soy milk with almond or coconut milk
  • ActiveGuy81
    ActiveGuy81 Posts: 705 Member
    PB and bananas
  • ibbray04
    ibbray04 Posts: 227 Member
    Mostly Spinach & Kale, Ginger root, slice of Lemon, a few grapes, 1-2 strawberries, 1/2 kiwi (or really any fruit I have to sweeten it a bit).
  • saxmaniac
    saxmaniac Posts: 1,133 Member
    It's a breakfast staple for me. Over time, I've moved away from yogurt, as cottage cheese produces a better result and is cheaper.

    1 scoop vanilla protein powder
    1/4c full-fat cottage cheese
    1 cup milk
    1 1/3 cup defrosted frozen berries (strawberry, wild blueberry, raspberry, cherry, etc.)
    1 handful baby spinach
    some lime juice
    a few ice cubes

    I also don't like bananas, and they're too carby anyway.
  • NoleGirl0918
    NoleGirl0918 Posts: 213 Member
    Bump for later - needing smoothie ideas also :-)
  • Sparlingo
    Sparlingo Posts: 938 Member
    It's a breakfast staple for me. Over time, I've moved away from yogurt, as cottage cheese produces a better result and is cheaper.

    1 scoop vanilla protein powder
    1/4c full-fat cottage cheese
    1 cup milk
    1 1/3 cup defrosted frozen berries (strawberry, wild blueberry, raspberry, cherry, etc.)
    1 handful baby spinach
    some lime juice
    a few ice cubes

    I also don't like bananas, and they're too carby anyway.

    Very interesting -- I will have to try cottage cheese for smoothies soon! You've intrigued me!
  • saxmaniac
    saxmaniac Posts: 1,133 Member
    Very interesting -- I will have to try cottage cheese for smoothies soon! You've intrigued me!

    Got the idea right here... someone posted a "cheesecake batter" smoothie a while back... and while I never found the specific mix for it, the cottage cheese made a big improvement in the flavor.

    And for the record, I *never* liked cottage cheese. Blended up, it's great.
  • cw822
    cw822 Posts: 107
    so, I have raw Kale. I can add it to my protein powder in my shake and that will be ok?

    Kale is an excellent addition to any smoothie!
  • ddzubow
    ddzubow Posts: 65 Member
    I have the same smoothie everyday for breakfast and never get tired of it!

    - 1 banana
    - 1 tbsp low fat peanut butter
    - 1 scoop (+/- 35g) protein powder (vanilla or chocolate - both work great)
    - 1/2 cup 1% milk
    - a little ice

    Comes out around 375-425 calories depending on the size of the banana and the protein powder used.
  • Hi_Im_Jess
    Hi_Im_Jess Posts: 347 Member
    I need to get back to my smoothies. This is an awesome topic.
  • TheDarlingOne
    TheDarlingOne Posts: 255 Member
    well let me mention I tried mine with a tomato in it this morning...

    I don' t like to eat tomatoes at all - but i still want to get the benefits they can give me...so i thought heck it's technically a fruit right? We got this 1/4 of a tomato left - so let's throw it in a smoothie with other fruit and see what happens.

    Um...

    well....

    It's kinda like I'm sitting here drinking a vanilla and ketchup flavored smoothie lol

    Maybe every now and then I'll have one this way - but will not be in my daily routine - just putting it out there lol.
  • onefitsurvivor
    onefitsurvivor Posts: 108 Member
    I have a lot of options on this page:

    https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.414986518575929.97466.282449018496347&type=3


    I eat a good many vegetables in my smoothies to help with my nutritional needs. Its an easy way to eat kale, every day.
  • Nikki_G30
    Nikki_G30 Posts: 72 Member
    I make smoothies everyday in my vitamix.

    1 c unsweetened vanilla almond milk
    1 handful spinach
    1 handful kale
    1/2 banana
    1/4 c frozen blueberries or berry blend
    3T Hemp protein powder
    1T Flaxseed
    1/2T cinnamon
    1/2T cocoa powder
  • faefaith
    faefaith Posts: 433 Member
    1 cup of baby spinach
    2 brazil nuts
    1/4 cup of raw pumpkin seeds
    1 teaspoon of flax seeds
    1/4 cup of blueberries
    1 and 1/2 cup of vanilla coconut milk
  • Danny_Boy13
    Danny_Boy13 Posts: 2,094 Member
    I just started doing smoothies for breakfast about two weeks ago, and just started MFP earlier this week (so feel free to add me as a freind!). I really like having my smoothies in the morning because I have an hour commute and its a great grab and go, and I reuse my tumbler cup to encourage me to drink more water throughout the day and on the ride home.

    So far I have been making my smoothies with
    1 cup light and fit strawberry greek yogurt
    1 medium banana
    1 cup frozen fruit (no sugar added) - peaches, strawberries or mixed berry
    1 1/3 of 30 calorie almond milk.
    All around 300 calories makes a huge smoothie and keeps me full from 7am to 10ish (till I have an apple or something for a snack)

    Just curious if anybodt else is doing smoothies for breakfast and what they use in theirs.

    I do similar to the above but I use juice not milk and will add either granola or oats and some protein powder..
  • loved1
    loved1 Posts: 206 Member
    Usually a green leaf, cucumber, celery, a fruit & a tablespoon of protein powder.

    Today - Spinach, cucumber, celery, carrot, chocolate protein powder, 1/4 banana, 1/2 apple, handful of collards
  • Kylieikerd
    Kylieikerd Posts: 82
    My protein smoothie! And it's delish

    One scoop chocolate whey protein
    Handful strawberries and blackberries
    Couple spoonfuls of nonfat plain greek yogurt
    Handful of baby spinach
    Ice!
  • Kortney2414
    Kortney2414 Posts: 4 Member
    Yes, raw Kale is tasteless (I think) and oh so good for you! A typical smoothie looks like this for me...
    1/2 container 100 Greek Yogurt
    1/2 cup raw spinach or kale
    Bulker (Tablespoon of Chia Seeds or Flax)
    1/2 cup berries (fresh or no sugar added frozen)
    1/2 cup of another fruite, fresh pineapple, banana, or melon

    I will sometimes add carrots or cucumber also. Happy Blending!
  • BajaDreamin333
    BajaDreamin333 Posts: 267 Member
    I have a smoothie every morning after my workout, and to take my viatamins.

    Almond Milk always
    Protein powder always
    Frozen fruit. I found bananas freeze great! Peel a ripe banana, cut into small pieces and freeze individually on a cookie sheet, then toss in a zip lock. Smoothie ready!
    Kale - I sneak in 2 cups after the whole smoothie is blended. It gives it a great texture (make sure to blend A LOT) and is a sneaky way to get some powerful superfood veggies. My skin looked better almost immediatly, and I do it almost every day for the nutritional value. Smoothies can be high natural sugar, so if I can get some good green leafy veggies with all the fruit, I feel good about it! If you blend well, I swear you don't even know it's there. There is not a strong flavor, and as long as there aren't chunks to get stuck in your teeth, it adds a lot to your liquid meal.

    Favorite "enhancements"
    Almond butter - adds calories & fat but oh such a great flavor!
    Flax seed - ground - adds calories, but give an nutty flavor and great nutrition
    Canned pumpkin. Doesn't work with fruit except bananas, and only vanilla poweder, but is so good! Super creamy and tastes like a piece of pie :)
    Juice of a lime - this is great in fruit heavy smoothies. i add it right the end of blending. It gives it a great zippy refreshing taste, but doesn't work with bananas. Strawberries, pineapple, mango go really well with lime.
  • hj47
    hj47 Posts: 9
    Breakfast smoothie is fat-free drinking yogurt with a banana and a pear. Or fat-free yogurt with frozen berries.
  • saxmaniac
    saxmaniac Posts: 1,133 Member
    Juice of a lime - this is great in fruit heavy smoothies. i add it right the end of blending. It gives it a great zippy refreshing taste, but doesn't work with bananas. Strawberries, pineapple, mango go really well with lime.

    Yep - the lime helps counterbalance the dulling of the flavor that can come from the spinach. Brightens it right back up.
  • saxmaniac
    saxmaniac Posts: 1,133 Member
    Oh, here's another one.

    1c milk
    1/4c cottage cheese
    1 scoop chocolate protein powder
    1 tbsp peanut butter (high on the calorie; try PB2)
    1 handful baby spinach
    6-8 cubes ice (you need lot since there is no fruit)
    1-2 tbsp DARK chocolate powder

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  • kawiz
    kawiz Posts: 2
    Kale or spinach! They are hidden in there and great nutritonal values!
  • MandaPaigeSparkles88
    MandaPaigeSparkles88 Posts: 1,289 Member
    I made the best mango pineapple smoothie one time.

    I used Great Value frozen mangos I just threw a few big pieces in there.
    A cup of frozen pineapples I think Dole makes those
    2-3 tablespoons of fat free plain yogurt
    1/2 cup of milk 2%
    2 table spoons of splenda

    and mix all that in a blender
  • silverlining84
    silverlining84 Posts: 330 Member
    My usual smoothie is:

    200ml unsweetened vanilla almond milk
    1 scoop allmax hexapro vanilla protein powder
    1 scoop Magnum Performance greens
    1 medium banana
    Throw in some frozen fruit (usually a berry mix)
  • adwilliams03
    adwilliams03 Posts: 147 Member
    Whey protein powder (chocolate), blueberries, a strawberry, spinach, two teaspoons of strawberry Yoplait yogurt, about a cup of milk, and some ice :D
  • gmiker
    gmiker Posts: 8 Member
    1 cup plain greek yogurt
    1 medium banana
    1 orange
    1 packet carnation instant breakfast
    0.5 cup frozen fruit (no sugar added) - peaches, strawberries or mixed berry
    0.5 cup almond milk
    2 cups spinach


    Toss all in the incredible Vitamix and you get two 16oz smoothies.
  • Serah87
    Serah87 Posts: 5,481 Member
    Just got a smoothie maker, I had 1/2 cup of strawberry and banana with a cup of skim milk!!! Love it for breakfast!!! :love:

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